Independent Living Specialist

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.

CBI is the premiere non‑profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, including prevention, education and treatment using cutting‑edge, nationally recognized, evidence‑based models.

The F/ACT Independent Living Specialists work with SMI clients in their homes or in the field to develop independent living skills. Independent living skills include, but are not limited to, food shopping, learning bus routes, cleaning home, proper hygiene, maintaining relationships with supportive family and developing community‑based supports. This position is expected to be in the field at least 80% of the time working with clients assisting them develop skills that will assist in sustaining ongoing recovery.

This position will also provide after hour, and on‑call supports.

• High school diploma or GED required. Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• 1-year experience working with the SMI population with additional experience in multiple settings and levels of care, including both mental health and substance abuse preferred.
• 1-year experience in a behavioral health position providing outreach and engagement activities preferred.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health
  disorders preferred.
• Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in accordance with A.A.C. R and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures
• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) within 12-months of employment

• Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks!),
• Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness,
• Pet Insurance,
• Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings,
• 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment,
• Wellness programs,
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!
• Very Competitive pay rates

• We are experience tremendous growth in this time. As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers in the clinical field.
• * For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley!

Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support. Our team is supported by strong and competent leadership. Come join our team of passionate individuals who are serious about making a difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.

• We are looking for driven and compassionate individual’s that thrive in an upbeat and safe working environment. We dedicate a lot of thought and effort into work life balance as well as our competitive composition structure.
• We know life happens, that’s why we all start with a 5‑week PTO plan as well as a wide range of unique benefits!